Amidst the heated issue of safety and security at all Indonesian airports, Kijang Airport, which is managed by state-run airport operator PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II, recently held ground handling training for all staff and airport related individuals. Manager of Kijang Airport, H. Basuki said that the training which was organised by Koperasi Griya Wiyata, the partner of AP II, is aimed at improving the skills of all staff. “Since ground handling is pivotal to fl ight safety and … [Read more...] about AP II starts groundhandling training
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Anchorage readies cargo expansion
The oft-delayed, US$55 million aircargo expansion plan at Anchorage’s international airport is about to start. The project involves building a service ramp with spaces for seven aircraft and a 29,000-square-foot building to house de-icing rigs, cargo-loading and hauling gear, spare parts and other equipment used to service freighters that call at the airport. Anchorage Global Logistics Airpark Development Inc. has been planning the project for six years. The company, backed … [Read more...] about Anchorage readies cargo expansion
CSA sets up new cargo subsidiary
Air Cargo Terminal a.s. is one of two, new 100 percent-owned subsidiary companies of Czech Airlines (CSA), which were registered with the Czech Commercial Registry in early April. The subsidiary is the operator of the recently built cargo terminal at Prague’s airport and specialises in general air cargo handling services. The establishment of the new subsidiary entities was approved in January 2007 at a special shareholders’ meeting and the decision was the fi rst step in … [Read more...] about CSA sets up new cargo subsidiary
Asiana opts for CCN services
Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN), a leading provider of internet portal services to the airfreight industry, has boosted its network of airline connections with Asiana Airlines of South Korea being the latest global carrier to sign on for services of CCN. The airline will utilise CCN’s comprehensive range of services to comply with C2K Common Data Management Platform (CDMP) and to facilitate better communications electronically with their agents as well as customs … [Read more...] about Asiana opts for CCN services
Cygnus Air orders one more 757-200PCF
US-based Precision Conversions, LLC (Precision) said that Corporación Ygnus Air, S.A. (Cygnus Air – Spain) has exercised one option for an additional 757-200PCF freighter conversion. The aircraft is expected to commence modifi cation in August of 2007. Details of the specifi c aircraft to be converted; including a redelivery date will be made available this month. Cygnus Air is currently operating one Precision Conversions 757-200PCF. Gary Warner, Precision Conversions’ … [Read more...] about Cygnus Air orders one more 757-200PCF
ADF uses RFID for shipments to ME
The Australian Defense Force (ADF) has launched the fi rst RFID-tagged shipments from Australia into the Middle East that can be automatically tracked by interoperable RFID networks built for coalition forces by Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company. The shipments aboard a freighter launched Australia’s full-scale deployment of active RFID-tagged pallets and containers into the Middle East that can leverage wireless tracking networks operated by the US Department of Defense, … [Read more...] about ADF uses RFID for shipments to ME